#B78B6C Hex Code
Color Name: Light Taupe
What is hex #B78B6C Color?
The color name of hex code #B78B6C is Light Taupe. The RGB values are (183, 139, 108) which means it is composed of
43% red, 32% green and 25% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:24 Y:41 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B78B6C has a hue of 25°, 41% saturation and a brightness value of 72%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #B78B6C Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Taupe |
| RGB Values | (183, 139, 108) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 24%, 41%, 28%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (25°, 41%, 72%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9966 |
| Inverse Color | #487493 [Jelly Bean Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 4655 C |
| Closest RAL | 3012 [Beige red] |
| Complementary Color | #6C98B7 [Crystal Blue] |
| #B78B6C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8F8F8F |
| Desaturated | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C1C1C1 |
Hex #B78B6C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B78B6C is #6C98B7 which is called Crystal Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B78B6C color is offered by #6C98B7. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #B78B6C are #B7B16C and #B76C73, called Dark Khaki and Rose Gold, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B78B6C with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #B78B6C are #6CB7B1 (Green Sheen) and #6C73B7 (Toolbox). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#B78B6C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6CB78B (Iguana Green) and #8B6CB7 (Middle Blue Purple) along with #B78B6C, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #B78B6C has #6CB78B (Iguana Green), #6C98B7 (Crystal Blue) and #B76C98 (Pearly Purple). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #B78B6C contains #73B76C (Iguana Green), #6C98B7 (Crystal Blue) and #B16CB7 (Pearly Purple). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #B78B6C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B78B6C rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of B78B6C Color
Tints
C5A289- CDAE98
- D4B9A7
- DBC5B6
- E2D1C4
- E9DCD3
- F1E8E2
- F8F3F0
Tones
- AC8970
- A78872
- A18774
- 9C8676
- 968478
- 91837A
- 8B827C
- 86817E
Shades
- 926F56
- 80614C
- 6E5341
- 5C4636
- 49382B
- 372A20
- 251C16
- 120E0B
#B78B6C Color Patterns
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#B78B6C Gingham Checks
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#B78B6C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B78B6C Polka Dots Pattern
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#B78B6C Honeycomb Pattern
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#B78B6C Leaves Pattern
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#B78B6C Houndstooth Pattern
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#B78B6C Trellis Pattern
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#B78B6C Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
